Helleborus orientalis, the Lenten-Rose, is a perennial evergreen prized for its leathery dark green leaves and large, nodding flowers in late winter to early spring.
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Sunlight
Prefers partial shade to full shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in dormancy.
Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich, slightly alkaline to neutral soil.
Temperature
Thrives in cool temperatures, ideal for outdoor growing. Can tolerate light frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed in early spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Prefers partial shade to full shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in dormancy.
Well-drained, humus-rich, slightly alkaline to neutral soil.
Thrives in cool temperatures, ideal for outdoor growing. Can tolerate light frost.
Ideal growing range: 10-18 °C
Outdoor, Indoor
Feed in early spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Semi-evergreen to evergreen in milder climates
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Basal, leathery, divided
Flower Size
5-8 cm
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 5/5
Edible
No
All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, containing cardiac glycosides. Contact may cause skin irritation.
